Episode 23: Shutdowns, Shopping & Stranger Things
In this pre-holiday episode, Becky and Presley unpack the recent
government shutdown — and why Democrats walked away without any
real wins. They break down the ripple effects hitting Americans right now,
from disruptions to SNAP and food stamps to flight delays and the ongoing
air traffic controller shortages that are complicating holiday travel plans.
Then the duo shifts gears into early holiday mode: what’s trending for gift-
giving this year, why mattress shopping feels like a high-pressure sport,
and how far we’ve come since last year’s holiday season. They also talk
about navigating…
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